The NEA Higher Education Advocate Special Salary Issue 2008

Faculty Pay 2006-07

Faculty salaries (in constant dollars) increased by 1.2 percent in 2006–07, reversing three consecutive years of declines. The average faculty member’s purchasing power rose $832, from $67,682 in 2005–06 to $68,514 in 2006–07.

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anc_dyn_linksFaculty salaries, measured in constant dollars, have been relatively stagnant since 2001–02.

anc_dyn_linksThe average state faculty salary compared to household income is calculated here by dividing the average state faculty salary (IPEDS) at two- and four-year public institutions by the average four-person household income in the state (U.S. Census).

anc_dyn_linksIf current trends continue, the share of part-time faculty will continue to increase over the next decade, especially at community colleges and for-profit institutions.

anc_dyn_linksBetween 2005–06 and 2006–07, there was for the first time in many years a slight decrease in the difference between the average faculty salary at public and private institutions, from $6,908 to $6,900.

anc_dyn_linksDespite women's salaries making little headway, the percentage of full-time women faculty at public institutions has increased 81 percent since 1989–90, while the number of men increased by 8 percent.

anc_dyn_linksAccording to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources 2006-07 Mid-Level Administrative and Professional Salary Survey, non-teaching staff—other professionals—saw median salary increases ranging from 3.5 to 4.0 percent.

anc_dyn_linksRetirement and medical insurance contributions are the majority of higher education benefit dollars.

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